Redvein Dock

(Rumex sanguineus)

Redvein Dock (Rumex sanguineus)

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Summary

Rumex sanguineus, commonly known as Redvein Dock, is a semi-evergreen perennial herb, and may die back in colder climates. It is native to stream banks, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe and parts of Western Asia. This plant typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet, featuring elongated, lance-shaped leaves with distinctive red or purple veins. The small greenish or reddish-brown flowers appear in loose clusters on tall stems in early to mid-summer, though they are not particularly showy and are often removed in cultivation.

Redvein Dock is valued for its ornamental foliage, which adds a splash of color to borders, herb gardens, and as a leafy addition to mixed plantings. It is also used in culinary applications, with young leaves being edible and sometimes used in salads. In terms of cultivation, Redvein Dock prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium amounts of water. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While generally low maintenance, gardeners should be vigilant for leaf spot diseases and rust. Additionally, to prevent excessive self-seeding and potential invasiveness, it is advisable to remove flower stalks before seeds mature.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-1.5 feet
  • Width: 1-1.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Border Plant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

native to stream banks, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe and parts of Western Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Wood Dock, Bloody Dock, Red-Veined Dock, Skov-Skræppe, Blut-Ampfer, Blutampfer, Hain-Ampfer, Verihierakka, Oseille Sanguine, Skoghøymol

Scientific Names: , Rumex sanguineus, Rumex nemorosus, Rumex nemorosus subsp. sanguineus, Rumex sanguineus var. viridis, Rumex viridis, Vibones auratus, Rumex integer, Rumex sanguineus subsp. viridis, Rumex condylodes

GBIF Accepted Name: Rumex sanguineus L.